Leveraging Ammonia as a Hydrogen Carrier and Decarbonization Tool

This Guidehouse Insights report discusses how technological developments are highlighting new possibilities for ammonia and forcing companies to reassess how they approach their decarbonization goals. The report includes detailed and actionable recommendations for policymakers, equipment manufacturers, and the consumers of fuels for transportation and power generation to address this new phenomenon.

Table of Contents

Spark

Context

Recommendations

Applying Ammonia's History to Its Future

Ammonia, a Market Rooted in Agriculture, Is Branching Out

Growing Trade and Infrastructure to Meet Ammonia's Burgeoning Demand

Balancing Decarbonization Efforts with Environmental and Safety Considerations

As a Carrier and Fuel, Ammonia Offers Dual Decarbonization Potential

Versatility Enhances Ammonia's Decarbonization Potential

Cleaning Up Ammonia's Act

Carrying Green Hydrogen into the Energy Transition

Building Up the Ammonia Economy by Reducing Costs

Propelling the Shipping Sector in a New Direction

Ammonia Could Make Marks on or off the Road

Ammonia Holds the Power to Generate (and Store) Electricity

Hard-to-Abate Sectors Need to See Ammonia's Potential

Policy Must Cut Costs, Manage Risk, Encourage Trade and Scale Up the Market

Technology and Equipment Vendors Can Be Key to Cutting Costs

Ports, Ship, and Cargo Owners Must Prepare for New Maritime Fuel

Truckers, Factories, and Farmers Must Reconsider Machinery Purchases

Ammonia Could Be a Solution for Critical Customers and Renewable Developers